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Complimentary Briefing

January 20, 2026 | 1:30 P.M. ET

Executive Branch Updates | The First Year: Washington Update

The first year of the Trump administration brought widespread changes impacting higher education. Please join us for this audio-only briefing, in which Jonathan Fansmith, Senior Vice President for Government Relations and National Engagement at the American Council on Education, will deliver a Washington Update summarizing the latest developments, reflecting on the last year, and providing potential insights for 2026.  

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Jonathan Fansmith

Jonathan FansmithJonathan Fansmith is Senior Vice President, Government Relations and National Engagement at American Council on Education, where he directs ACE’s comprehensive efforts to engage federal policymakers on a broad range of issues including student aid, government regulation, scientific research, and tax policy. His work involves representation before the U.S. Congress, administrative agencies, and the...

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